Police Suspect Drunk Driving as Cause of Texas Accident

Posted By
Scott H. Palmer, P.C.

It's no secret that many accidents on Texas roadways are alcohol related.
Not all who are accused of
drunk driving will spend time in jail, however. Depending on the circumstances of an
individual situation, an experienced criminal attorney acting on behalf
of a defendant is sometimes able to challenge various aspects of an arrest
or charges that have been filed. There is no guaranteed outcome when facing
such charges in court; although, exercising all options toward a strong
defense typically increases one's chances for a positive resolution.

A collision on a recent Saturday resulted in one motorist being charged
with public intoxication, with more charges anticipated as the investigation
continues. Apparently, his westbound vehicle struck another vehicle on
I-10 East. The vehicle that was hit reportedly crashed into a concrete
wall. There was one fatality in the crash.

The accident also involved two other cars that crashed. No injuries were
reported in connection with the second collision. There was a substantial
amount of debris on the road after both accidents, which caused more than
a five -hour shut down of the roadway.

The man who police say was responsible for the crash was charged with public
intoxication. This preliminary charge was based upon his arrest following
the incident at a nearby Jack-in-the-Box restaurant. Investigators claim
that the man's wrecked vehicle and his appearance led them to believe
that drunk driving was a factor in the incident. Whether further charges
are filed and what the outcome in a Texas criminal courtroom will be remains
to be seen and may depend, among other things, on what type of defense
is presented in court.

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